Spyware, viruses, & security : I received an email about a class action suit

Angeline

In reply to: I received an email about a class action suit by Angeline Booher 

I found this

http://informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=164301665

I don't know if it's related to what you received.

I beleive that the misspelling of ones name is a clue.

Tom

Angeline, Probably Legit..

by Grif Thomas  - 3/1/06 2:30 PM

In reply to: I received an email about a class action suit by Angeline Booher 

I can find nothing specific about it being a phishing problem. Still, if you're interested, you should certainly check out all the specifics first. Here's a link to the FAQ page about the suit. Toll Free telephone number given if you want to call. The Case Number is given to check on with the courts. the case is not final yet as the final filing date is June 12, 2006. Links for other information documents are on the left.:

http://www.softwaresettlement.com/faq.html

See the actual pendency document here:

http://www.softwaresettlement.com/longNotice.html
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But the main question is..Do you have Symantec products on your computer? And sinc the award is simply a $15 dollar rebate certificate, is it really worth it, either way?

Hope this helps.

Grif

Glad We Could Help..With Only a $15 Rebate For Norton..

by Grif Thomas  - 3/1/06 2:38 PM

In reply to: Yes, I do have.... by Angeline Booher 

..products as the settlement, I'm not sure it's worth worrying about..I'd delete the message.

Take care.

Grif

Roddy, That's Easy..They Have Angeline's Address ...

by Grif Thomas  - 3/1/06 4:22 PM

In reply to: I'm curious how they got by roddy32 

...because she's WAY prettier than you or I..

;-))

Grif

(NT) ROFL

by Grif Thomas  - 3/1/06 7:42 PM

In reply to: EVERYBODY is prettier than us Grif. :) by roddy32 

I have my doubts...

In reply to: I received an email about a class action suit by Angeline Booher 

I went out to the the website you gave and checked them out. Though the paperwork appears to be legit, it has some wording that I find questionable:

“Proof of Purchase” may include sales receipts, invoices, credit card billings, and/or other similar written materials that evidence the purchase of Eligible Product.
“Claim Documentation” may include sales receipts, purchase orders, repair invoices, credit card billings, cancelled checks, contemporaneous e-mail threads, and/or other similar written materials that support your claim.

This wording was found in the area of how to file a claim. The reason that I question this, is because if you made a legitamit purchase and registered your product with Symantec, they should have that information already. You should only have to provide an proof of purchase serial number from your box or CD. This sounds like a scam to get peoples banking information and access to your records.
I should note also that I was a user of Norton's AV 2004 and I never recieved any notice via email or snail-mail and my copy was registered with Symantec. My suggestion, check it out, but don't give out any private information. If the suit and settlement are valid, Symantec should have information about it. Contact them directly and let them tell you what to do. Don't trust the people who sent out the notice!